WICHITA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

  • 301 South Grove
  • Wichita, KS 67211
  • OPEID College Code: 00549800
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  • General Phone: (316) 677-9400
  • President: Pete Gustaf
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Differs by Program
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,116
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Wichita Area Technical College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
Accreditation
  • Council on Occupational Education
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Small Two-Year
 
 
 
Wichita Area Technical College Campus Map
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 56%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving38%34%-15%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,414$2,855$500$2,087
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.1%12.5%8.0%
Number in Default138170108
Number in Repayment1,2401,3531,340
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance
2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees$18,053$16,313-
Books and Supplies$621$633-
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,427$11,145-
Other Expenses$1,416$1,306-
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,416$1,306-
 
Total Expenses
Off Campus$25,517$29,397-
Off Campus with Family$20,090$18,252-
 
Largest Programs Offered
 Tuition, Fees, ExpensesProgram LengthAverage Completion
Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance$18,674139 Credit Hours21 Months
Licensed Practical Nurse$7,62349 Credit Hours 14 Months
Auto Mechanics Technology$6,17845 Credit Hours 12 Months
Welding Technology$7,87645 Credit Hours 12 Months
Medical Assistant$7,49948 Credit Hours 12 Months
Dental Assistant$6,79744 Credit Hours 11 Months
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping Degree4-
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry Degree1-
Electrician Degree33-
Plumbing Technology Degree20-
 
Engineering Technology
Cad Drafting and Design Degree34
Drafting and Design Degree1-
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree781
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assistant Degree17-
Dietitian Assistant Degree2-
Health Aide Degree31-
Home Health Aide Degree31-
Licensed Practical Nurse Degree100-
Phlebotomy Degree15-
Surgical Technology Degree18-
Medical Assistant Degree19-
Nursing Assistant Degree273-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance Degree381
Aircraft Powerplant Technology Degree5-
Auto Mechanics Technology Degree4-
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree4-
Avionics Maintenance Technology Degree61-
Diesel Mechanics Degree1-
Heating and Air Conditioning Degree8-
 
Precision Production
Ironworking Degree3-
Machine Tool Technology Degree5-
Sheet Metal Technology Degree74-
Woodworking, Other Degree25-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver Degree38-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design Degree93
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,116
  • Undergraduate: 2,116
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 874 Female: 1,242
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 874 Female: 1,242
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 923 Part-Time: 1,193
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 923 Part-Time: 1,193
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian372%
Black34816%
Asian1226%
Hispanic1748%
White1,15154%
Unknown28413%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18271%
Ages 18-1921410%
Ages 20-2125912%
Ages 22-2432415%
Ages 25-2940919%
Ages 30-3425012%
Ages 35-391909%
Ages 40-4924912%
Ages 50-651467%
Age Over 6550.2%
Age Unknown432%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees332138194
Faculty Status20346157
Tenured Faculty1212-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service20346157
Primarily Instruction20346157
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3232-
Other Professionals453114
Technical and/or Paraprofessional522923
Clerical And Secretarial312011
Skilled Crafts14212
Service and/or Maintenance33-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$41,443 (4)$39,242 (2)$43,644 (2)
Instructor$41,443 (4)$39,242 (2)$43,644 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,843 (42)$48,664 (25)$46,635 (17)
Instructor$47,843 (42)$48,664 (25)$46,635 (17)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$39,345 (46)$39,774 (27)$38,734 (19)
Instructor$39,345 (46)$39,774 (27)$38,734 (19)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students60%
 
By Gender
Male59%
Female64%
 
By Race
American Indian50%
Black69%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
White56%
Unknown33%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related2-
Liquor Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary42
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